24 Weeks: Milestone #1

We have made it to our first milestone! 50-70% of babies born at 24 weeks are viable outside the womb. Obviously,  I'd like a bigger percentage, but this is a good place to start.

This week has been busy!

-- We got a Y membership for our stir crazy boys. Winter is long and only so much  wrestling/running/rough play can happen indoors when it's too cold to go outside. But, the pregnancy advantage is that I sat in the pool and just soaked in the weightless feeling. It is wonderful. I get out out the pool and dream of the next time I can got back in (this has been in the more shallow area near the boys, so I have been trying to relax in the midst of kicking feet, random kids bumping into me and lots of splash avoiding...but it's worth it!)

--My sister and I went to the Moms of Multiples garage sale early Saturday morning. Expectant moms got in first, we were able to have a helper with us and had chairs to sit in at checkout. So many other pregnant moms- expecting multiples! I wanted two things: a Joovy Roo stroller frame and a Twin Z pillow. We were all waiting in anticipation behind the exersaucers and bikes and bouncers and strollers to be let loose. I teased my sister and told she should run when they let us through to grab the pillow I saw on our tour. I was like 10 steps too slow and another mom grabbed it! Boo. I never have been the aggressive type! I did find some super tiny cloth diapers, a few changing pads, and some other little things. It was fun and honestly, I kept looking at these moms who were running this sale with these thoughts. 1. Wow, their bodies are back to normal. 2. They are here without their twins...they have left the house! 3. They look so normal! Ha!

--Elliot's birthday was yesterday and I loved watching his pure joy running back and forth to tell us all about the Lightning McQueen cake, ripping his presents open, and just basking in undivided attention. Back to being pregnant with twins, my mind wants to walk fast, get out of my seat fast, and be a hostess. I feel it though. Seriously, after standing for more than 10 minutes I feel like my insides are going to drop right out. The pressure and soreness is tough at times. The only thing that helps is sitting down (or that glorious pool).

Finally, babies are moving and kicking off and on all day. I think they have different sleep schedules because I feel a lot of kicking. Two. Kicking. In me. Wow.

One more thing. I'm on spring break. Just me. I have my coffee. It's 7am. My toddler is still sleeping. Quiet bliss.